For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 987 students in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked private preschools in Bay Ridge include Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn and Bay Ridge Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 74%.
75% of private preschools in Bay Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Catholic).
Top Ranked Bay Ridge Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Gr: NS-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
365 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-7643
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-7643
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
8502 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-8096
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-8096
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
440 Ovington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-9502
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-9502
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked private preschools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY include Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn and Bay Ridge Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?
4 private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?
75% of private preschools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Catholic).
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